Tidal Wave: Poker News from 9/20-9/29

Whooo! It's been a long time, 9days to be exact, since we had a Tidal Wave of news and now we have a lot. So here it is.

• We've seen Dwan lose massive pots to Jungleman12 and eventually win some back.
• Phil Ivey and Isildur1 ran super deep in the WSOPE Main Event with Ivey busting out in 19th place.
• Gus Hansen makes it to the final of the WSOPE Heads Up tourney and WINS 1st Bracelet!
• Seattle still bans online poker...BOOOO them!
• ESPN3 streams slightly delayed but otherwise live poker play from the WSOPE Championship Event
• Patrik Antonius has a steller weekend on the high stakes tables at Full Tilt w/a $1million dollar w/e
• "Ziigmund" loses and breaks even for the year so far.
• James Bard becomes the WSOPE Main Event to the tune of 830,401lbs which = A buttload of us dollars..but he's english so the conversion doesn't matter anyway..but it's a lot (ok fine $1.3mil)
• Isildur1 is outed as Viktor Bloom...well not offically by anyone but I say it's true! and he finished 15th in the WSOPE Main Event
• Phil Hellmuth did some more retarded sh#@t only this time he did it with a bunch of lady gaga impersonators...SIDE NOTE I first learned to play poker via Hellmuth's Texas Hold'em, now that was some years ago. I fully understand he embraced the "Poker Brat" personality but now,...it's just distracting from poker.
• Gus Hansen wins $658k online
• Tyson "POTTERPOKER" Marks wins the largest online "Prize" for $2.2Million via Pokerstars WCOOP Main Event
• Joe Sebok has videos up called the Poker Mind and he is interviewed by..don't know but she's hot and the interviews are great

Now back to the tables..and riding the surf

Johnny Kahuna's "Hang Ten" List: 10 Best NFL Football picks for this week

Dolphins! Dolphins! Dolphins!

     Hang Ten List:

1. Sun. 1pm Tenn. vs. NYG---------Titans by 7
2. Sun. 1pm Cinn. vs. Car.-----------Panthers by 3
3. Sun. 1pm Pitt. vs. TB--------------Steelers by 7
4. Sun. 1pm Buff vs. NE--------------Bills by 3
5. Sun. 1pm SF49 vs. KC-------------49ers by 7
6. Sun. 1pm Dal. vs. Hou-------------Houston by 14
7. Sun. 4:05 Stl. vs. Was--------------Redskins by 14
8. Sun. 4:05 Phi vs. Jac----------------Eagles by 3
9. Mon.8:30 GB vs. Chi---------------Bears by 3
10. Mon. 8:20 MIA vs. NYJ----------Dolphins by 3

whoa brother have we got some matchups this week! The 'Phins are going to have a tough one against the Jets but I believe they're defense will be up to the task and the offense will come alive. I... honestly think game to watch Sunday is tied between Bills vs. Pats (it'll be close) and Tenn vs NYG...look for those games to be exciting.

Back to the island and some poker..

Brief update WSOPE Main Event is down to undr 100 players w/Phil Ivey in 3rd place for the chip lead.

Tidal Wave: Poker News 9/15-9/20

Johnny Kahuna yelled "Cowabunga" as the Dolphins won again weekend, but woke up with "Tidal Wave" of poker news he knew he had to deliver, even with a rum infused hangover.

Tidal Wave: Poker News 9/15-9/20

• The 'Bomber aka "Unabomber" Phil Laak won his 1st bracelet by winning the WSOPE 6 Max NL Tournament and $297k
• "Ziigmund" destroyed Brian Hastings and Cole South on Full Tilt Poker, placing his online winnings this year to $1.5 million
• Spade Club shut it's doors and redirected all members to Zen Gaming, another membership site
• The WPT Borgata Poker Open culminated to the Championship Event on 9/18 day 5.
• PokerStars Online Team member "Donald" Anders Berg won his 2nd WCOOP bracelet
• "Durrrr" Tom Dwan lost $160k to "AAROOKIE" and is currently still losing his very own "durrrr challenge" to "JungleMan12" to the tune of $700k
• "Sbrugby" Brian Hastings lost $200+k 
• Phil Ivey won a mere $52k at the Full Tilt Poker tables along with some other notable pro's, Patrik Antonius won $83k and Gus Hansen took home a $36k profit.  They're all focusing on the WSOPE events more than likely

There's a round up for this past week, be sure to check back for more updates.

  Ride the waves at the tables   -- Johnny Kahuna

Johnny Kahuna's "Hang Ten" List: 10 best Football picks for the week

We're back at! Last weeks football was AWESOME! this week I have some real good picks for you.

      Hang Ten List:

1. Sun. 1pm Buf. vs. Green bay------Packers by 14
2. Sun. 1pm Dolphins vs Minn.-------Miami by 7
3. Sun. 1pm Bears vs. Dallas--------Cowboys by 7
4.  Sun. 1pm Tampa vs. Car.---------Bucs by 7
5.  Sun. 1pm Pitt. vs. Tenn.-----------Steelers by 3
6.  Sun. 4:05 STL vs. Oak.------------Rams by 3
7.  Sun. 4:15 Hou. vs. Was.-----------Redskins by 7
8.  Sun. 4:15 NE vs. Jets--------------Patriots by 7
9.  Sun. 8:20 Manning Brothers------Peyton by 7
10.  Mon. 8:30 Saints vs. 49ers-------Saints by 7

The fun game to watch this week is the Giants vs. the Colts, love to watch the brothers battle it out. Plus their respectful of each other in the game, it'll be good. See ya players enjoy the games, now back to poker!

---Johnny Kahuna

Surfs Up: Poker Room Reviews and Bonus Codes

What's up Poker Players heres a break down of some of the best US friendly poker sites and their bonus codes!

Absolute & UB Poker

• These two are on the same network and have the same interface which is simple to use.
• Their poker room also has a "buddy list" which is crazy good for seeing which players are online and it really helps when you take notes.
• Soft, Soft games
• They have daily free rolls and new depositors get a free 1k freeroll
• RAI$E and FAME their version of a point system that is actually better than most, super easy to rack up point and use them for tourneys, but they both let  you use points to buy merchandise too and it takes no time.
• Bonus is 110% for UB and 150% for Abs, use code SURFSUP and we'll send you merchandise from either site and you'll be entered into our special freerolls
• Deposit using MyPaylinQ (use your credit card to load it, like a ewallet but easier) E-Checks, withdrawls are the same and easy

Full Tilt Poker

• One of the most reputable poker sites out there, offers tons of games and tons of players
• Freerolls going on constantly, tons of low limit tourneys and cash games
• Home of the famous FTOPS touneys that pay out huge and you can satellite in for cheap
• Jon Juanda and other Pros will play at low limit tables with you
• Easy Deposit using Click2pay and E-checks, same with withdrawls
• Use referral code/bonus code SURFSUP for Our Special Sit-n-Go's, Freerolls and Merchandise!

SportsBook & BetUS

• Believe it or not but BetUS's poker room is one of the softest on the planet, mainly because people tend to make money on their sports betting and try to parlay that over in the poker world. I should know, I've tried.
• Points program is quick and rewards you often, not to mention they will give you and instant play bonus too!!!
• Easy to use Software and They still take VISA somehow, and will of course use E-Check. Withdrawls are the same.

Well there's a few Poker Rooms, Next week we'll add more to the reviews!

Catch some waves!

Johnny Kahuna's "Hang Ten" List: 10 best Football picks for the week

What's up Football Fans!!!  Kahuna here and NFL Football Season is officially underway  Thursday night! @ 8:30 and so here's my Hang Ten List for this week enjoy.

First, here's tonights line up, it's the Minnesota Vikings against the Super Bowl champs New Orleans Saints.  The Vikes have got the bionic Farve back but he's taking some hard hits this pre-season and is good but not better yet,  plus Cool Brees is still awesome. 

     HANG TEN LIST:

1. Thurs. Vikings vs. Saints @ 8:30 pm----Saints by 7pts
2. Sun.  Dolphins vs. Buffalo @ 1pm------DOLPHINS by 7pts     
3. Sun. Colts vs. Houston @ 1pm----------Colts by 7pts
4. Sun. Bengals vs. Patriots @ 1pm--------Patriots by 12+
5. Sun. Broncos vs. Jags @ 1pm------------Broncs by 7pts       
6. Sun. Panthers vs. Giants @ 1pm---------Giants by 7pts+     
7. Sun. Browns vs. Tampa Bay @ 1pm----Tampa Bay by 7pts
8. Sun. Packers vs. Eagles @ 4:15-----------Packers by 14pts    
9. Sun. Cowboys vs. Redskins @ 8:20-----Redskins by 3pts
10. Mon. Ravens vs. Jets @ 7pm-------------Jets by 7pts

Obviously my team is the DOLPHINS, and they are going to have a awesome year. Look for them to win their division...You heard it here fist. Johnny Kahuna says the Dolphins are going all the way!

Enjoy the waves, now back to poker.

Surfs Up: Online Poker Bonus Codes

           Online Poker Bonus Codes for ya! here they are:

• Full Tilt Poker: SURFSUP for 100% deposit bonus and if you deposit $50 before 9/12 they'll give you $50!! in your account instantly. Plus Special Cowabunga Poker Tourneys!

• UB (Ultimate Bet)- SURFSUP for 111% deposit bonus and $1,000 Freeroll plus Cowabunga Poker Freerolls

• Absolute Poker- SURFSUP  for 150% deposit bonus and $1,000 Freeroll plus our Cowabunga Poker Freerolls and a Absolute Poker Hat to the first one to use the code!

• BETUS.com- Click the banner and download for 110% match on any deposit and use SURFSUP for extra bonuses!

And be sure to check out the latest tips from the Full TIlt Poker pro's at the bottom of the page!

Tidal Wave: Poker News

Tidal Wave: Poker News from the weekend 9/3 - 9/6

Happy Labor Day kids! or Chill Day is more like it!  Hope everyone's @ the beach's having a good time and getting a  sweet tan, and here's your poker news from the weekend and a little from last week.

• Poker Hall of Fame nominees came out for 2010 and here's a list of the names for consideration: Chris Ferguson, Barry Greenstein, Jennifer Harman-Traniello, Dan Harrington, Phil Ivey, Linda Johnson, Tom Mcvoy, Daniel Negreanu, Scotty Nguyen and Erik Seidel.

Remember though, of these only 2 will most likely be picked or maybe 3 and my guess for the front runners are Barry Greenstein, Dan Harrington and Scotty Nguyen. With Jennifer Harman, Erik Seidel and Tom Mcvoy close behind. Winners will be honored and announced @ this years WSOP Main Event Final Table in November.

• WPT and Fox Sports have signed a multi-season broadcast deal and promo agreement and will start the season 9 in 2011 with the 179th episode!
• Victory Poker moved to the Cake Network, speaking of which Cake Poker will be running special tourneys starting 9/13 for Monday Night Football, in which players who change their names to represent their fav. teams, will be entered into weekly $500 kamikaze tourneys. The MNF tourneys will run during the games and for 4 weeks...yeah I'll be checking that out fo sho!
• UB offers seats in the WSOPE with travel expenses paid for as low as $10 in Ultra Turbo Rebuy tourney and $55 Freezout feeders. The WSOPE is 9/23-9/28 tourneys start 9/12!
• PokerStars WCOOP started Sunday and has 62 events for 23 days (22 now). The Main Event last year paid 1.7MILLION!!! PStars also has a 20% Reload bonus if you use code: WCOOP
• Shaun "tedsfishfry" Deeb won $132,787.50 on Full Tilt Poker winning the $750 guarantee
• UB has one of the best tourneys, the $200k guarantee only had 915 entrants and 1st place LILA_S took down $44,920.00 (no rebuys)
• Be sure to watch GSN's Double's Poker it had Johnny Chan paired up with Erik Seidel! Talk about a "Rounders" throw back.!

Ride the waves @ the tables like you own 'em
-Johnny Kahuna